AAP Accuses BJP Government of Dodging Accountability in Procurement

In a heated exchange on the floor of the Delhi Assembly, AAP leaders accused the BJP‑led government of deliberately avoiding accountability over a massive drug‑procurement scandal estimated at Rs 650 crore. The party’s whip, Sanjeev Jha, claimed that the administration purchased medicines at inflated rates—Rs 400 crore for drugs whose actual cost was around Rs 100 crore—and similarly over‑paid for portable ventilators and other medical devices.

When AAP invoked Rule‑59 to demand an immediate debate, the speaker refused permission and directed marshals to escort opposition members out of the chamber. The move intensified protests, with lawmakers chanting slogans against perceived government cover‑ups.

Jha highlighted that the ruling party has not scheduled regular question periods, a key mechanism for parliamentary oversight. He noted that only one question hour occurred in the past 20 months, and during that session, ministers failed to provide satisfactory answers.

The opposition also raised concerns about other alleged scandals, including a bicycle procurement case and irregularities in event‑management contracts. Kuldeep Kumar, another AAP legislator, asserted that these issues directly affect Delhi’s vulnerable patients and demanded a full floor discussion to expose the truth.

AAP pledged to keep the pressure on, insisting that continued scrutiny is vital to ensure transparency and protect public health.